Get crystal-clear photos in a snap with the new trail cameras for 2021. From cellular cameras that minimize your trips to the woods to cameras with a 150-feet flash range, the new lineup for this year means you won’t miss a thing.
1. SPYPOINT FORCE-PRO
Want a camera that offers the best quality in photo and video capture? The new FORCE-PRO from SPYPOINT delivers incredible photo and video quality. This allows for the studying of details in the 30-megapixel images and 4k video the camera takes. It also features a 0.2-second trigger speed, 110-feet detection range, and 90-feet flash range. Use one of numerous modes, including photo, multi-shot, time-lapse, and video. Also, like all non-cellular SPYPOINT cameras, the FORCE-PRO comes with a 16-gigabyte, class-10 SD card. No longer worry about cheap SDs being the weak links in your scouting system.
MSRP: not available | www.spypoint.com/
2. SPYPOINT LINK-S DARK
Trail cameras have reduced the human impact of scouting, but not eliminated it. The LINK-S-DARK from SPYPOINT offers hunters the scouting tool they want, while also minimizing intrusion. As part of the LTE-network connected LINK series, this camera transfers photos out by the cellular network in the area, so you can stop making disruptive weekly trips to pull cards. Simply see what is happening via the free SPYPOINT app. This model also uses the integrated solar panel and lithium battery technology — available only from SPYPOINT — that extends battery life. The HIT (Hybrid Illumination Technology) flash system allows you to select one of four flash settings. Furthermore, the LINK-S DARK is equipped with the fastest trigger speed available — a blistering 0.07-seconds. It also has a 100-feet detection range, 80-feet flash range, and runs on four different modes, including photo, multi-shot, time-lapse and video. Like other SPYPOINT cellular models, this is available for two cellular service carriers. So, hunters can select the carrier model that offers the best, most reliable cellular signal in the area they are hunting instead of being forced to purchase a camera based on their personal cell phone carrier. Activation is simple and can be completed in minutes, too, from the comfort of your home, without visiting a cellular provider’s store. Transmission plans are managed in the SPYPOINT mobile app, and purchased directly from SPYPOINT.
MSRP: not available | www.spypoint.com/
3. Wildgame Innovations Insite Cell
Rather have a Wildgame Innovations cellular model? The all-new Insite Cell pairs with iOS and Android devices to drop automatic trail cam updates right in your lap. With each update, the HuntSmart app automatically analyzes trail cam captures to help plan that next hunt. The Insite Cell also features every upgrade available, including Adaptive Illumination, invisible Lightsout illumination, 32-megapixel image clarity and more. It works nationwide on any network. It has a 100-feet illumination range and 0.5-second trigger speed. It takes 5-, 15- or 30-second 720p HD video. The camera unit comes with an adjustable mounting strap, cellular antenna, and download from a distance antenna.
MSRP: $199.99 | https://www.wildgameinnovations.com/
4. Wildgame Innovations Insite Air
The Insite Air by Wildgame Innovations uses Bluetooth technology to connect to the HuntSmart app, sending all photos and videos to your device with the simple press of a button (no cell service required). Just get within 150 yards of the camera, and you’ll receive a notification to download. Then, the app’s Artificial Intelligence Management (AIM) system organizes and analyzes trail camera captures automatically, equipping hunters to plan and optimize their hunts. The more data your cameras capture, the more HuntSmart learns about your property for a better chance at success. The Insite Air delivers a 100-feet illumination range, 0.5-second trigger speed, 24-megapixel images and HD 720p videos. Video lengths include 5, 15 or 30 seconds.
MSRP: $149.99 | https://www.wildgameinnovations.com/
5. RECONYX HyperFire 2
We live in a connected world. Your trail cameras shouldn’t be any different. The RECONYX HyperFire 2 camera is now 4G LTE cellular enabled, allowing you to receive images from your camera through the mobile app. Cost-effective data plans are available directly through RECONYX, and start at only $5 per month. Plans are available through Verizon or AT&T, as well as an international program for use almost anywhere in the world. It really shines in the settings category, including a 0.2-second trigger speed, 150-feet flash range, and has three illumination power settings. It takes great photos and videos, captures up to 10-second videos, and will take one to 10 images per trigger. Time-lapse surveillance is an option. Interval settings include one, five, 15, 30 or 60 minutes, and users can choose from one of two start and stop times (fixed and solar). The camera’s nighttime shutter speed is 1/30 or 1/60 (faster), and max ISO is 1600 or 3200 (longer range). Recommended batteries include the NiMH rechargeable or 12 AA lithium batteries. These cameras are made in the USA.
MSRP: $599.99 | https://www.reconyx.com/
6. Browning Defender
The Browning Defender Wireless cellular trail camera is an incredible remote scouting tool. The Defender operates in either a long-range, low-glow infrared flash mode, or can go completely undetectable using the invisible IR mode, which is great for easily-spooked game and security applications. High-definition images and video clips transmit from your favorite hunting spot, over a 4G LTE network (ATT or Verizon), right to your laptop or mobile device, and is packaged via the Strike Force Wireless Management System. Other cellular functions include scheduled or immediate image uploads, GPS-tagged photos, mapping, file management, and more. It uploads standard images, HD images or video clips. This model features a long-range 120-feet nighttime illumination range or an 80-feet invisible infrared illumination. The adjustable IR flash provides flexibility from power saving to longer ranges to faster motion, and the detection range extends up to 80 feet. The trigger speed is adjustable from 0.3 to 0.7 seconds, takes up to eight multi-shot or rapid-fire images, has a 0.6-second recovery time between images, and has a programmable picture delay of 1 second to 1 hour. Other camera features include a 2-inch color viewing screen, 20-megapixel photos, 1920×1080 full HD videos (with sound) in 5-second to 2-minute lengths. It also has excellent battery life, and the battery meter functions with alkaline and lithium batteries. It comes with a ¼-20 tripod socket and metal tree mounting bracket.
MSRP: $299.99 | https://browningtrailcameras.com/
7. Browning Defender Ridgeline
The Defender Ridgeline cellular camera by Browning has been updated to become an impressive game scouting tool. It features the Invisible Infrared Night Illumination technology, which is great for easily-spooked animals and security applications. It can transmit HD images and video clips via a nationwide 4G LTE network from field to laptop or mobile device by using the Strike Force Wireless Management System. Dual Carrier technology allows the customer to decide between ATT or Verizon networks. It uploads standard images, HD images, or video clips. Customers also have the option of creating and managing footage in folders. Camera features include 20-megapixel photos, 1920×1080 full HD videos (with sound) in 5-second to 2-minute lengths. It has 90-feet invisible infrared illumination at night, an adjustable IR flash (for power saving or extended range), a 0.135- to 0.7-second adjustable trigger speed, and takes up to eight multi-shot or Rapid Fire images. Enjoy a programmable delay range from 1 second to 1 hour. It also has excellent battery life, and the battery meter functions with alkaline and lithium batteries. It comes with a ¼-20 tripod socket and metal tree mounting bracket.
MSRP: $219.99 | https://browningtrailcameras.com/
8. Stealth Cam Fusion
The Fusion Wireless by Stealth Cam takes the guesswork out of cellular activation. The quick-scan QR setup will have you transmitting images in a matter of minutes. With Stealth Cam’s new data plans, the Fusion offers affordable options for different budgets and needs. Cell coverage is available via AT&T, Verizon, or Global cellular networks. Looking at specs, it sports the No Glo flash type to reduce the likelihood of spooking game. It takes 26-megapixel photos, providing crisp, clear pictures. It also has an 80-feet flash range and 0.8-second trigger speed.
MSRP: $199.99–249.99 | https://www.stealthcam.com/
9. Cuddeback G Series CuddeLink Cell
Cuddeback is an industry leader in trail camera technology, and it recently introduced the CuddeLink Cell trail camera. It utilizes patented CuddeLink technology, which allows up to 24 cameras to share one $10 per month plan, providing up to 750 images per month. Users can get unlimited images for only $30 per month. So, instead of paying for multiple cell plans that can add up to $50, $75, or even $100-plus per month, get unlimited photos from 24 cameras all on one cell plan. With the launch of the Gen 2 firmware in 2020, CuddeLink cell users get complete control over their CuddeLink network. They can view and change the settings of home and remote cameras from any web browser. Users have remote access to adjust the camera delay, time lapse mode, camera name, camera location number, camera mode (remote or repeater), clear the SD card, change the cell sending rate configuration, and more. It’s connected with Verizon 4G LTE towers. Over to camera features, thanks to the Power House IR Flash technology and 56 850nm LEDs, this camera has 100 feet of illumination range. It has a 0.25-second trigger speed, and takes crisp, 20-megapixel photos. Cuddeback’s Solar Power Bank provides uninterrupted power that can run CuddeLink cameras continuously for years. When doing this, the batteries in the camera serve as a backup in the event the solar panel is depleted due to excessive cloud cover. CuddeLink will notify users in its daily report as to which battery source it is using.
MSRP: not available | www.cuddeback.com
10. Cuddeback 2+1 Cell Starter Kit
Cuddeback also recently announced its CuddeLink Cell 2+1 Starter Kit. CuddeLink Cell Kits are an easy, low-cost way to get started with multiple cell-enabled CuddeLink trail cameras. Two different kits are available, including Verizon and AT&T versions, and these include one CuddeLink Cell camera and two CuddeLink J Series Long Range IR cameras. The two CuddeLink J-Series cameras send their images to the CuddeLink Cell camera. The CuddeLink Cell camera uses cell service to send images to a smartphone, tablet or computer, allowing users to collect images from multiple trail cameras and multiple locations. In total, the 2+1 Kit is a three-camera kit that shares one cell plan. Up to 750 images can be transmitted for only $10 per month. An unlimited number of monthly images can be transmitted for only $30 per month. The CuddeLink system can be expanded to handle 24 cameras on one network, allowing all the images to be sent via the single CuddeLink Cell camera on one monthly cell plan. The CuddeLink remote cameras can be placed in areas with no or poor cell service and linked back to the CuddeLink Cell camera. This allows you to place cameras in a wide variety of areas that should have limited human intrusion during the hunting season.
MSRP: not available | www.cuddeback.com
